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Sing For Me

Sing me here an old-timey hymn
Like “Amazing Grace” or “Jesus Saves,”
Sing it lustily before my bier,
Nothing overly sad, morose, or grim
My funereal may elicit some raves
But I prefer that to the maudlin tear;
Please remember, I shall be watching.
Not appreciating unnecessary waves,
I shall be very happy that I am here
In Paradise, no more frivolous botching,
                                Sing me here!

Written June 6, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/9/2022 1:18:00 AM At my funeral they will be singing "Puff the Magic Dragon" and "I am Woman" by Helen Reddy. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/9/2022 8:45:00 AM Both are terrific songs, certainly pertinent to you and your life. I totally agree.

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/6/2022 2:52:00 PM Not only sing but raise a glass or two in your honour, hopefully not too soon, soup needs you. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 3:13:00 PM Aw, thanks. Tom, you are just too kind. Hope you are having a marvelous week. I really enjoyed your most recent poem about the chess game. Thought it was extra fine.

Marco Chies Date: 6/6/2022 11:00:00 AM excellent. You took the right distance from an eventual future event, immersed yourself in it in an ethereal way and narrated with lightness and depth the possibilities of that hypothetical moment. really great. That's why I always read your poems when I enter the site: they serve as teaching and inspiration. Thank you Milton. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 12:48:00 PM Ah, Marco, thanks so much for the compliment, which I am not sure I deserve! It is interesting to look at some future event, "some hypothetical moment," as though you are there already and can state your case. No, thank you, Marco!

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 6/6/2022 10:21:00 AM Loved it and can't stop myself from reading it again and again. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 3:12:00 PM Thanks so much, Swetha. I really appreciated your comment.

Emile Pinet Date: 6/6/2022 10:03:00 AM Milt, this is a strong poem, the message sent is spiritually, and emotionally uplifting. You are an accomplished artist, your poem is innovative, captivating, entertaining, and three-dimensional in character. Your words treat the reader to a glimpse of your heart and soul. It flows like the currents of life, with a realistic crispness. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 6/6/2022 10:36:00 AM Oh, wow, Emile! I certainly don't feel like I deserve this accolade...but, I'll take it (chuckling). How nice of you to write these thoughts and share them with me. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.